Episode 44

Slow and Steady Wins the Race with Chris Hughes

Published on: 22nd November, 2023

Today’s Performance Mindset podcast features Chris Hughes from Track Shack in Orlando, Florida. Amy sits down with her friend to chat about Track Shack, which has been in business for more than 45 years, the role events play in their business and community, and his “why” for Track Shack as it continues to grow and evolve. They also delve into creating a mindset centered around gratitude, support, and recognizing what no longer fits into your life.

Listen in as Amy and Chris get to know one another just a little bit better and share some of the lessons they’ve learned on their family business journeys.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Chris Hughes’s background with a family business, the lessons it taught him, and why he’s grateful for the experience.
  2. How being closed on Sundays impacts Chris’s family business and why they returned to being closed on Sunday after trying it as a business day.
  3. The changes to their business following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Initially, using events to drive traffic to the retail store and the evolution of the events into developing a community.
  5. Chris’s “why” for Track Shack and his desire to share it with future generations.
  6. His desire to make fitness accessible to everyone--no matter what their fitness level is
  7. Why choosing to build something slowly and methodically is the path to success.
  8. The role of gratitude in success and having a mindset of moving toward success instead of coasting.
  9. Being unafraid to ask others for support and help when you need it.
  10. The reason your worst-case scenarios are often much worse than reality.
  11. How rebuilding your mindset can lead to realizing what no longer fits your life.
  12. Chris’s interest in stoicism and what he’s learned from it.
  13. What a typical day looks like for Chris Hughes.


Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

Beyond Commercial

CREi Summit


Connect with Chris Hughes:

LinkedIn

Track Shack website

chris@trackshack.com

Instagram


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About the Podcast

Performance Mindset - Fueling Success in Commercial Real Estate and Leadership
Performance Mindset - Fueling Success in Commercial Real Estate and Leadership
Based in sunny Orlando, Amy Calandrino and the team at Beyond Commercial have spent over a decade empowering business owners, leaders, and investors to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Along the way, we’ve uncovered a defining trait among the most successful: a performance mindset. This is the foundation that helps leaders stay ahead, make bold decisions, and inspire teams to achieve extraordinary results.

But success isn’t just about the properties you own or the deals you close—it’s about leadership. It’s about tackling self-limiting beliefs, leveraging data to make informed decisions, and consistently following through on your goals. With the right mindset, support system, and commitment to growth, exponential success is not only possible—it’s inevitable.
In the Performance Mindset series, we dive deep into leadership strategies, commercial real estate trends, and business insights.

You’ll hear stories and lessons from our most accomplished clients, industry experts, and thought leaders. From Orlando to wherever you are, we’re here to help you lead with clarity, build wealth, and create lasting impact.

Ready to take your business, investments, and leadership to the next level? Contact Amy Calandrino and the Beyond Commercial team today!

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Amy Calandrino

I thrive on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. For me, it's all about the personal touch combined with a strategic lens. I get great satisfaction from finding the best space and maximizing returns for my clients. But BEYOND the transaction, what truly drives me is developing personalized strategies to help them build wealth.

My clients and colleagues describe me as having both head and heart. I’ve earned CCIM and SIOR designations, and Beyond Commercial is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). I’m recognized as a key influencer in the industry.

Developing ongoing relationships and seeing my clients thrive is what truly drives me. Business owners and investors benefit from my extensive knowledge of inventories, trends, and space. While I have a hyper-local focus in Winter Park and Greater Orlando, I have global reach through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

While Central Florida is home, I developed an affinity for Winter Park while earning my degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds me of my New England roots. Today, I feel blessed to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners. I also contribute to the community as a Park Avenue District Board member, part of the Main Street America program.

Beyond my work at Beyond Commercial, I'm involved in initiatives that align with my professional and personal aspirations. Alongside my husband Phil, I co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with our youth. I’m also passionate about sharing insights through my Performance Mindset podcast, where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

My upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, will chronicle my personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® I developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service is a priority, my greatest loves are my faith and family. Phil and I cherish raising our two lively children. In my downtime, I also enjoy a round of golf or running a 5k.

The team at Beyond Commerical and I are ready to serve you above and BEYOND. Connect with us today!